OMG, did I tell you I'm in the midst of writing a post about creativity and morning pages?!? It is such a valuable practice! (I haven't yet been successful with going on "artist dates" as she prescribes, you know, cause motherhood gets in the way!)
And don't worry, all that meditation mind junk is totally normal. I have been meditating for years and still have plenty of chatter going on any given day. They key is letting go of judgement around it (so hard) and just noticing that it's happening.
I discovered that my dates are not about going out, rather staying in!!! Staying in ALONE is so important and has been the MOST fulfilling experience. I treat myself to a great dish, a movie or documentary and I am inspired!!
Sending you artist love and VERY excited to read about your time with the program!! ✨
DELIGHT, DELIGHT, DELIGHT! <-- meeee after reading your words!
Thank you for all the recs! Excited to check 'em out! (WE ARE NATURE!!! - And I think dolphins might be your spirit animal?!?! I can picture you as the most beautiful dolphin clicking and whistling and living your happiest Dolphin life 🥹💕)
😍😅😅😅 Augie would LOVE TO BE DOLPHINS FOR ALL TIME and I would love that too!!!
The Nat Geo docs are also avail on YouTube- we have continued our doc viewing over there and have nothing but great things to say!! Does Amelia like Bears? The Bear doc was THE CUTEST. 🐻
CHRIS I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN TO THE CORE OF MEANING!!!! I had TAW on my shelf for 2 years before I DARED crack her open!! Then when I did the mention of the notorious G-O-D scared me away and it took ANOTHER YEAR for me to come back and consider trying it!! Last December I was so fed up with EVERYTHING I was desperate to try ANYTHING. Guess what book came knocking on my conscience??
Save the book- she will let YOU know when it’s time!! 💙
Yes!! Well kind of. We have to give up reading consumption. We DO NOT give up writing. It’s a practice to see what’s left in us when we stop with intake of distraction- and for us readers- that means no books/substack reads/online browsing etc.
BUT THE TRICK IS: we get to control this experience! It’s not do or die!! If you want to read- read a little! I read emails for work that week… make it work for YOU.
I loved every moment of this read, K! I’m going to have to check out, Don’t Feed the Elephants.
It’s amazing you have reached week 8 of TAW! That’s fantastic. So cool that you (re)discovered your love of interior decorating.
I started out with guided meditations, but have since moved to the silent ones as well. I’m still struggling to catch myself before I’m fully enmeshed in a day dream; but I do catch myself at some point and reel myself back in. Usually with a chuckle, and an, “oooh you’re so sneaky, ego!” If it’s reminding me of something I need to do, I thank it, request that it reminds me when I am done meditating, and get back to focusing on my breath. Again and again and again 😸.
Ok! I will add it to my list! And I promise to read it soon, lol. I’d love to discuss!
Yes! Sometimes the silence is like, enormous/vast/loud. Every so often I have this incredible sensation of being pure consciousness connected to source consciousness, which is basically the entire universe. It’s usually super brief, because the instant I notice I’m feeling that, I begin thinking about that feeling, and then I have to remind myself to save the thinking for later… 🫠😹
OMG, did I tell you I'm in the midst of writing a post about creativity and morning pages?!? It is such a valuable practice! (I haven't yet been successful with going on "artist dates" as she prescribes, you know, cause motherhood gets in the way!)
And don't worry, all that meditation mind junk is totally normal. I have been meditating for years and still have plenty of chatter going on any given day. They key is letting go of judgement around it (so hard) and just noticing that it's happening.
CVD no WAY?!?
You are working on TAW?!
I cannot wait to read your take aways.
I have so much to say about the Artists Dates.
I discovered that my dates are not about going out, rather staying in!!! Staying in ALONE is so important and has been the MOST fulfilling experience. I treat myself to a great dish, a movie or documentary and I am inspired!!
Sending you artist love and VERY excited to read about your time with the program!! ✨
Perfect read 💎 Thank you 🙏
Thank you for reading, IK! 🩵
DELIGHT, DELIGHT, DELIGHT! <-- meeee after reading your words!
Thank you for all the recs! Excited to check 'em out! (WE ARE NATURE!!! - And I think dolphins might be your spirit animal?!?! I can picture you as the most beautiful dolphin clicking and whistling and living your happiest Dolphin life 🥹💕)
😍😅😅😅 Augie would LOVE TO BE DOLPHINS FOR ALL TIME and I would love that too!!!
The Nat Geo docs are also avail on YouTube- we have continued our doc viewing over there and have nothing but great things to say!! Does Amelia like Bears? The Bear doc was THE CUTEST. 🐻
Awwe dolphins are such an adorable thing to love!!! That’s so cute of Augie!🥹🐬
And omg thank you SO MUCH for that YouTube tip! Definitely going to check out! I think Amelia would definitely like to watch cute bears!!!
I've had The Artist's Way on my Kindle for a couple years now but haven't gotten around to it. I think I'm too scared to do it 😂
CHRIS I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN TO THE CORE OF MEANING!!!! I had TAW on my shelf for 2 years before I DARED crack her open!! Then when I did the mention of the notorious G-O-D scared me away and it took ANOTHER YEAR for me to come back and consider trying it!! Last December I was so fed up with EVERYTHING I was desperate to try ANYTHING. Guess what book came knocking on my conscience??
Save the book- she will let YOU know when it’s time!! 💙
Isn't there a chapter where you have to give up reading and writing for the week? Or am I making that up. That part terrifies me.
Yes!! Well kind of. We have to give up reading consumption. We DO NOT give up writing. It’s a practice to see what’s left in us when we stop with intake of distraction- and for us readers- that means no books/substack reads/online browsing etc.
BUT THE TRICK IS: we get to control this experience! It’s not do or die!! If you want to read- read a little! I read emails for work that week… make it work for YOU.
What if I do everything else but skip that week. Is that illegal? 😱🙈
I won’t tell anyone!!
Besides, I feel like following all the rules is a form of people pleasing. If they collectively hate me, I will own it.
I loved every moment of this read, K! I’m going to have to check out, Don’t Feed the Elephants.
It’s amazing you have reached week 8 of TAW! That’s fantastic. So cool that you (re)discovered your love of interior decorating.
I started out with guided meditations, but have since moved to the silent ones as well. I’m still struggling to catch myself before I’m fully enmeshed in a day dream; but I do catch myself at some point and reel myself back in. Usually with a chuckle, and an, “oooh you’re so sneaky, ego!” If it’s reminding me of something I need to do, I thank it, request that it reminds me when I am done meditating, and get back to focusing on my breath. Again and again and again 😸.
Oh YES!! Check out the book and let’s talk about it!!
I love that you are on your meditation journey too- the silence is sometimes SO LOUD?!
sending you love from San Diego I hope the day is kind to you! 🤍
Ok! I will add it to my list! And I promise to read it soon, lol. I’d love to discuss!
Yes! Sometimes the silence is like, enormous/vast/loud. Every so often I have this incredible sensation of being pure consciousness connected to source consciousness, which is basically the entire universe. It’s usually super brief, because the instant I notice I’m feeling that, I begin thinking about that feeling, and then I have to remind myself to save the thinking for later… 🫠😹